Administrative & LegalQuestion 86 of 100
Who is responsible for explaining the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a procedure so the patient can give informed consent?
a.The medical assistant who rooms the patient
b.The provider performing the procedure
c.The front desk receptionist at check-in
d.The insurance company representative
Explanation
Informed consent requires the treating provider to explain the nature of the procedure, its risks, benefits, and alternatives, and to answer the patient's questions. A medical assistant may witness the signature and confirm the form is complete, but cannot supply the clinical explanation. Reception staff and insurers have no role in the clinical consent discussion.
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